Cannabis Health Policy Analyst Jobs

About the Agency
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) is an independent, apolitical subdivision of the Commonwealth dedicated to its mission of promoting public health and safety and protecting consumers through balanced and inclusive cannabis regulation, policy, and education.
When you join the CCA, you can expect:

• to fill a vital role in establishing the CCA’s health policy objectives and processes;


• to tackle complex and novel health policy issues;


• to join a supportive and collaborative culture that is driven by our shared mission;


• to be supported in your continual professional development and growth;


• and to work for an agency that recognizes the unique talents, backgrounds, and contributions of our individual employees.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
The Health Policy Analyst will be part of the CCA’s regulatory and policy team and will report to the CCA’s Health Policy and Data Manager. Although this position’s primary responsibility will be to assist with the development of public health-related regulations and the transition of regulatory oversight of Virginia’s Medical Cannabis Program to the CCA, the Health Policy Analyst also will be expected to help research and draft other cannabis policy and regulatory documents, as circumstances require. As an early hire of the CCA, the Health Policy Analyst will be expected to assist in other duties, as they arise, and be willing to adapt as the Authority grows.
The Health Policy Analyst will:

• Assist in ensuring a smooth transition of regulatory oversight of the Medical Cannabis Program to the CCA and establishing the CCA’s maintenance of the Program.
  
  
  
  • Maintain regular communication with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy as the Medical Cannabis Program transitions to the CCA.
  
  
  • Collaborate with the CCA’s regulatory and policy team to develop medical cannabis procedures, policies, and proposals for the CEO’s and Board’s consideration and for possible use in future sessions of the General Assembly.
  
  
  • Make recommendations and provide insights on legislative issues related to medical cannabis.
  
  
  • Track and analyze both state and federal legal/policy changes.
  
  
  • Observe best practices in cannabis regulation.
  
  
• Work to promote cannabis public health and safety.
  
  
  
  • Support the Health Policy and Data Manager’s liaison work with the Secretary of Health and Human Resources and Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council.
  
  
  • Represent the CCA on statewide workgroups focusing on substance misuse prevention.
  
  
  • Prepare presentations and educational materials concerning cannabis.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of public health and experience in public policy development, research, and analysis.


• Knowledge of Virginia’s regulatory and legislative processes.


• Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.


• Resourceful analytical thinker and problem solver with excellent judgment.


• Strong proficiency in Windows-based computer software applications for developing documents, presentations, reports, and spreadsheets.


• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Public Policy, Government, Public Health, Health Sciences, Economics, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cannabis regulation and public policy in Virginia, other states, and at the federal level, particularly as they relate to public health issues.


• Knowledge of the cannabis industry.


• Advanced degree in public health, government, public policy/administration, or related field.

Special Requirements
Special Instructions to Applicants
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call 804-625-1768 for assistance.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

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The Center for Health Analytics, Media, and Policy (CHAMP) performs economic, policy, and program evaluation research in public health, with an emphasis on research on tobacco, vaping, and cannabis. Our funding sources include a diverse set of contracts and grants with the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and various state health departments around the country. The overarching goal of the Center is to conduct objective, theory-driven research and evaluations to guide the development and implementation of programs and policies and improve public health.

CHAMP is hiring for a Master's-level Research Analyst to support projects related to comprehensive tobacco control program and policy research and evaluation. Comprehensive tobacco control programs include mass reach health communication campaigns, interventions designed to strengthen health care systems, community-based prevention programs, smoking cessation programs, policy advocacy, and ongoing surveillance and monitoring of tobacco use and related measures. Policy evaluation studies involve evaluation planning, study design, overseeing data collection and acquisition of secondary data, managing data analysis and interpretation, and synthesizing findings into summary deliverables that address key policy evaluation questions. The Research Analyst will be involved in research and evaluation projects designed to support each of these areas. The Research Analyst will collaborate with several project teams and will work independently to efficiently manage multiple and overlapping timelines and deliverables. The position offers significant professional development opportunities at a leading research organization with nationally recognized experience in public health research, including tobacco control and health services research.
Please include a cover letter and writing sample with your application (e.g., a manuscript, report, or other document [or an excerpt] on which you were the lead author or had a significant role).
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading theory-driven evaluation planning and preparation of logic/conceptual models


• Leading qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, including contributing to study design, development of survey instruments or moderator guides, managing data collection logistics, developing analysis plans, and coordinating with analysts, interpreting results, and preparing summary deliverables


• Working independently and as part of a team to make progress on studies and deliverables


• Preparing summaries, tables, figures, report sections, reports, and PowerPoint presentations regarding tobacco-related surveillance results, policy evaluation studies, and related topics according to style and format requirements of individual projects


• Actively participating in and/or leading meetings with internal teams and with clients


• Reviewing published and web-based sources of information to incorporate relevant literature into written summaries, consider methodology options for future studies, and identify opportunities to contribute to the literature


• Presenting research findings to internal audiences, clients, and professional meetings


• Contributing to project logistics including coordinating internal and external project communications, scheduling meetings, developing meeting agendas, notetaking, and following up as necessary, as well as drafting progress reports and monitoring achievement of project milestones
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health or a related social or behavioral science field plus at least 3 years of experience in tobacco control research/evaluation; or a Bachelor's degree in public health or a related social or behavioral science field plus at least 5 years of experience in tobacco control research/evaluation


• Experience and/or coursework in quantitative and qualitative research methods and analyses


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required)


• Strong writing skills and ability to synthesize analysis results into clearly written scientific reports


• Experience writing scientific/technical research reports (e.g., a master’s thesis, formal reports, manuscripts); a writing sample will be required


• Strong time management skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously


• Leading or managing staff on projects, tasks, or teams


• Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills


• Experience taking initiative, asking questions, clearly discussing options, and documenting decisions


• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for visa employment status

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data visualization


• Experience with client management and/or customer service
  

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.

RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

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The Center for Health Analytics, Media, and Policy (CHAMP) performs economic, policy, and program evaluation research in public health, with an emphasis on research on tobacco, vaping, and cannabis. Our funding sources include a diverse set of contracts and grants with the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and various state health departments around the country. The overarching goal of the Center is to conduct objective, theory-driven research and evaluations to guide the development and implementation of programs and policies and improve public health.

CHAMP is hiring for a Master's-level Research Analyst to support projects related to comprehensive tobacco control program and policy research and evaluation. Comprehensive tobacco control programs include mass reach health communication campaigns, interventions designed to strengthen health care systems, community-based prevention programs, smoking cessation programs, policy advocacy, and ongoing surveillance and monitoring of tobacco use and related measures. Policy evaluation studies involve evaluation planning, study design, overseeing data collection and acquisition of secondary data, managing data analysis and interpretation, and synthesizing findings into summary deliverables that address key policy evaluation questions. The Research Analyst will be involved in research and evaluation projects designed to support each of these areas. The Research Analyst will collaborate with several project teams and will work independently to efficiently manage multiple and overlapping timelines and deliverables. The position offers significant professional development opportunities at a leading research organization with nationally recognized experience in public health research, including tobacco control and health services research.
Please include a cover letter and writing sample with your application (e.g., a manuscript, report, or other document [or an excerpt] on which you were the lead author or had a significant role).
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading theory-driven evaluation planning and preparation of logic/conceptual models


• Leading qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, including contributing to study design, development of survey instruments or moderator guides, managing data collection logistics, developing analysis plans, and coordinating with analysts, interpreting results, and preparing summary deliverables


• Working independently and as part of a team to make progress on studies and deliverables


• Preparing summaries, tables, figures, report sections, reports, and PowerPoint presentations regarding tobacco-related surveillance results, policy evaluation studies, and related topics according to style and format requirements of individual projects


• Actively participating in and/or leading meetings with internal teams and with clients


• Reviewing published and web-based sources of information to incorporate relevant literature into written summaries, consider methodology options for future studies, and identify opportunities to contribute to the literature


• Presenting research findings to internal audiences, clients, and professional meetings


• Contributing to project logistics including coordinating internal and external project communications, scheduling meetings, developing meeting agendas, notetaking, and following up as necessary, as well as drafting progress reports and monitoring achievement of project milestones
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health or a related social or behavioral science field plus at least 3 years of experience in tobacco control research/evaluation; or a Bachelor's degree in public health or a related social or behavioral science field plus at least 5 years of experience in tobacco control research/evaluation


• Experience and/or coursework in quantitative and qualitative research methods and analyses


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required)


• Strong writing skills and ability to synthesize analysis results into clearly written scientific reports


• Experience writing scientific/technical research reports (e.g., a master’s thesis, formal reports, manuscripts); a writing sample will be required


• Strong time management skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously


• Leading or managing staff on projects, tasks, or teams


• Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills


• Experience taking initiative, asking questions, clearly discussing options, and documenting decisions


• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for visa employment status

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data visualization


• Experience with client management and/or customer service
  

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.

RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

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The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA or Authority) is responsible for the regulation of a commercial market for adult-use marijuana in the Commonwealth. The CCA is an independent, apolitical subdivision of the Commonwealth that is governed by a five-member Board of Directors (Board) and led in day-to-day operations by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The Health Policy Analyst will be part of the CCA’s regulatory and policy team. The Health Policy Analyst will report to the CCA’s Senior Health Policy Manager.
The Health Policy Analyst’s responsibilities will include supporting: (i) the analysis of future cannabis-related legislation introduced by members of the General Assembly; (ii) preparation of legislative proposals for the CEO’s and Board’s consideration and for possible use in future sessions of the General Assembly; (iii) preparation of analyses and public guidance concerning cannabis; (iv) the Senior Health Policy Manager’s liaison work with the Secretary of Health and Human Resources and Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council; and (v) outreach to government and external stakeholders. The Health Policy Analyst will be expected to develop and maintain expertise in cannabis regulation, including acquiring deep knowledge of the industry, federal legal/policy changes, and best practices in cannabis regulation. As an early hire of the CCA, the Health Policy Analyst will be expected to assist in other duties, as they arise, and be willing to adapt as the Authority grows.
Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of public health and experience in public policy development, research, and analysis.


• Knowledge of Virginia’s regulatory and legislative processes.


• First-rate writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.


• Resourceful analytical thinker and problem solver with excellent judgment.


• Willingness to adapt to the needs of a new state entity regulating a rapidly-evolving industry.


• Strong proficiency in Windows-based computer software applications for developing documents, presentations, reports, and spreadsheets.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Government, Public Health, Health Sciences, Economics, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cannabis regulation and public policy in Virginia, other states, and at the federal level, particularly as they relate to public health issues.


• Knowledge of the cannabis industry.


• Virginia government experience.


• Advanced degree (e.g., J.D., Master’s Degree in Public Health, Government, Public Policy/Administration).

Special Requirements
Cover letter and resume required.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employees of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) shall be employed on such terms and conditions as established by the CCA’s Board of Directors. Employees shall be considered employees of the Commonwealth, including with regards to eligibility for membership in retirement plans and health and related insurance. All hiring decisions will based upon the merit and fitness of applicants.
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call
804-688-6112 for assistance.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

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Job detailsSalary$70,608 a yearJob TypeFull-timeFull Job Description

The Town of Brookline, a culturally diverse community of 60,000 surrounded on three sides by Boston, is accepting applications for a full-time Public Health Policy Analyst to assist the Health Commissioner in ensuring that the Town is meeting its public health goals and benchmarks by providing data analysis for the purposes of developing, researching and making recommendations for policy, operational and service improvements in the areas of environmental health, public health programs, cannabis policy impacts, and communicable and infectious diseases.

Starting salary is $70,607.92 annually, plus generous leave time, health and dental insurance benefits, and excellent working conditions. Please apply with Resume and Cover Letter. Applications accepted until June 1, 2021.

Public Health Policy Analyst Job Description

Primary Purpose
The purpose of this position is to assist the Health Director in developing, researching, and making recommendations regarding improving the operations and services of the public health department, specifically but not limited to environmental health, public health programs, and communicable and infectious diseases.

Supervision
Supervision Scope: Performs varied and responsible duties requiring the exercise of judgment and a thorough working knowledge of established departmental methods and policies to carry out assignments independently, analyze situations and conditions and plan and prioritize own activities.

Supervision Received: Works under the administrative direction of the Director of Health and Human Services, the policy direction of the Board of Health, and in accordance with applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, Board of Health regulations, federal, state, and town laws. Resolves procedural and administrative problems independently, requesting assistance with situations which do not have clear precedents.

Job Environment
Administrative work is performed under typical office conditions. Makes frequent contact with other town departments/boards/committees, health care professionals and organizations, contractors, local/state/federal agencies, and the general public; contact is by telephone, in writing, through personal meetings, and meetings with groups that require persuasiveness and resourcefulness to influence the behavior of others. Has access to limited confidential information about citizens. Errors in judgment or omissions could result in loss of department services, and have serious financial and legal ramifications, resulting in considerable costs to the Town.

Essential Functions
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Conducts specific, timely and data driven analyses for the Brookline Department of Health. Works with the Director of Public Health to develop and implement policy initiatives, strategy, legislative affairs, and program development.

Consults with and advises the Director of Public Health on the development and implementation of policies, initiatives and practices affecting the Town of Brookline. Drafts, edits and reviews policy documents.

Prepares written summaries and reports of policy and data analyses and drafts written reports and other materials in easily understood formats for both internal and external distribution. Prepare charts, graphs, tables, and presentations.

Assists in working directly with neighboring communities to develop mechanisms to improve systems and operations related to public health.

Collaborates with other departments, including the Department of Public Works, Fire, Police, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to develop policies and procedures relevant to public health.

Compiles statistical information related to state, federal and local Regulation proposals, Policy Development and Regulatory Programs and organizes data by constructing databases and spreadsheets in a manner that facilitates its use for policy analysis.

Assess the quality of the data obtained by analyzing the data for missing data and/or inconsistencies and, as needed, assist with the development and implementation of methods to improve the quality of the data by obtaining missing values, resolving inconsistencies, or excluding selected data from analyses.

Ensure adherence to all relevant standards for secure use of data including documentation and storage.

Researches and develops policies related to recreational Marijuana.

Conducts financial impact of policies on the department, community, and the town.

Counsels and assists population in obtaining necessary treatment (mental health, substance abuse) and other services, including training, education, housing, etc.

Assists the Director in developing funding proposals and monitoring grants to support policy initiatives.

Reviews existing operations and programs to ensure compliance with best practices to assist community population.

Conducts evaluations of the Health Department programs, including grant-funded programs to improve or expand programs over time.

Perform similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience
Graduated from an accredited university with a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), or related field of study; five years of researching and developing public policy experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill
Knowledge: Knowledge and experience in the field of public health policy. Knowledge and experience in managing and adhering to strict deadlines, with regards to researching and developing policy.

Ability: Ability to make sound judgment and decisions, reorganizing established precedents and in meeting new problems. Ability to work with community population and other stakeholders in a professional and effective manner. Ability to develop a working knowledge of the operations of the Health Department as well as other public safety stakeholder operations. Ability to develop policy, legislation, government affairs and assist in fundraising. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and external stakeholders. Ability to work with diverse groups to achieve consensus. Ability to create and write reports.

Skill: Skilled in performing and overseeing legal and policy-related research. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. Skilled in Microsoft Office and other related software, and hardware.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 25 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Vision and hearing at, or correctable to, normal ranges is necessary. Must be able to communicate verbally. Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

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The Center for Health Analytics, Media, and Policy performs economic, policy, and program evaluation research in public health, with an emphasis on research on tobacco, vaping, and cannabis. Our funding sources include a diverse set of contracts and grants with the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and various state health departments around the country. The overarching goal of the Center is to conduct objective, theory-driven research and evaluations to guide the development and implementation of programs and policies and improve public health. Our Master’s Level Research Analyst position offers significant professional development opportunities at a leading research organization with nationally recognized experience in innovative health surveillance including wearable sensors; public health research, including tobacco control; and health services research.

This position also involves supporting projects related to emerging digital health technologies (smartphones, apps, wearable devices). The analyst will collaborate with several project teams and will work independently to efficiently manage multiple and overlapping timelines and deliverables.

Please include a cover letter and writing sample with your application.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with theory-driven evaluation planning and study implementation, including working on a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative research activities
• Assisting with coordination of qualitative or quantitative data collection, including contributing to survey instruments or moderator guides, notetaking during interviews or focus groups, conducting interviews, and coding of qualitative data
• Assisting in qualitative or quantitative data analysis under the direction of project or task leaders
  
• Conducting wearable device and data collection app alpha testing
  
• Identifying and reporting bugs and usability issues to developers for resolution
  
• Preparation of instructional materials for study cohort onboarding and FAQs
• Direct engagement with study participants to support enrolling and onboarding
  
• Once COVID-19 related travel restrictions have been lifted by RTI, domestic travel and frequent local field trips for data collection will be required.
• Monitoring health and wellness of incoming data via internal systems and dashboards
• Providing technical support to members of distributed, connected cohorts
• Managing data export from internal systems for data analysis and visualization
  
• Reviewing published and web-based literature and other information sources
  
• Preparing summaries, tables, and report sections according to style and format requirements of individual projects
  
• Presenting research findings to internal audiences, clients, and professional meetings
• Assisting in the development of business proposals (e.g., gathering background information, writing proposal sections)
• Overall coordination of internal and external project communications and meetings, including scheduling meetings, development of meeting agendas, detailed-notetaking, and further follow up as necessary, as well as drafting progress reports and monitoring achievement of project milestones

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health or a related social or behavioral science field (May 2021 graduates will be considered)
• Demonstrated experience in digital health (e.g., smartphones, apps, wearable devices); emerging technologies and novel research methods; public health research and evaluation; and/or sensory-based data collection (e.g., wearables, smartwatches)
• Experience and/or coursework in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
  
• Comfortable managing uncertainty and identifying the limits of tech used for research
• Good observation and communication skills
• Willingness to self-experiment using new wearables and connected devices
  
• Interested in the prospect of conducting fast-paced, exploratory pilots
  
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (e.g., Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required; Proficiency in Visio or OneNote is a plus)
  
• Strong writing skills and ability to synthesize analysis results into clearly written scientific reports
• Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; a writing sample is required
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for visa employment status

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience writing scientific/technical research reports (for example a senior or master’s thesis or equivalent)
• Experience using statistical software, e.g. Stata, R, SAS
• Experience with data visualization

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The Center for Health Analytics, Media, and Policy performs economic, policy, and program evaluation research in public health, with an emphasis on research on tobacco, vaping, and cannabis. Our funding sources include a diverse set of contracts and grants with the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and various state health departments around the country. The overarching goal of the Center is to conduct objective, theory-driven research and evaluations to guide the development and implementation of programs and policies and improve public health. The position offers significant professional development opportunities at a leading research organization with nationally recognized experience in public health research, including tobacco control, health services research, and innovative health surveillance including wearable sensors. This position involves supporting implementation and/or outcome evaluations in areas such as public health policy and media campaigns. The analyst will collaborate with several project teams and will work independently to efficiently manage multiple and overlapping timelines and deliverables.

This position will start out remotely due to the COVID-10 pandemic. When the RTI regional offices reopen, the candidate will need to be able to work in our Research Triangle Park, NC office.

Please include a cover letter and writing sample with your application.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with theory-driven evaluation planning and study implementation, including working on a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative research activities
• Reviewing published and web-based literature and other information sources
  
• Assisting with coordination of qualitative or quantitative data collection, including contributing to survey instruments or moderator guides, notetaking during interviews or focus groups, conducting interviews, and coding of qualitative data
• Assisting in qualitative or quantitative data analysis under the direction of project or task leaders
  
• Preparing summaries, tables, and report sections according to style and format requirements of individual projects
  
• Presenting research findings to internal audiences, clients, and professional meetings
• Assisting in the development of business proposals (e.g., gathering background information, writing proposal sections)
• Overall coordination of internal and external project communications and meetings, including scheduling meetings, development of meeting agendas, detailed-notetaking, and further follow up as necessary, as well as drafting progress reports and monitoring achievement of project milestones

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health or a related social or behavioral science field (May 2021 graduates will be considered)
• Demonstrated interest/background in public health research and evaluation
  
• Experience and/or coursework in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
  
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (e.g., Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required; Proficiency in Visio or OneNote is a plus)
  
• Strong writing skills and ability to synthesize analysis results into clearly written scientific reports
• Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; a writing sample is required
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for visa employment status

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience writing scientific/technical research reports (for example a senior or master’s thesis or equivalent)
• Experience using statistical software, e.g. Stata, R, SAS
• Experience with data visualization

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